Sledding in Seoul: The Hills a Visitor Can Actually Use, and What Last Winter Cost
The Han River hills charged ₩6,000 at any age last winter. Which Seoul sledding hills let visitors in, what they cost, and when to check for this season's dates.
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Seoul has sledding hills. Not a ski trip, not a day in Gangwon: a snow slope on a swimming-pool site or a university sports field, with a snack bar attached. ☃️ Who can go, what it costs and when it opens is scattered across city pages, so here it is in one place.
- The Han River hills (Ttukseom, Jamwon, Yeouido) took all ages for ₩6,000 last winter, sled rental included: Dec 31, 2025 to Feb 18, 2026, 10:00 to 17:00.
- Nowon's Ssingssing hill (on the Seoultech sports field) was free for Nowon residents and ₩3,000 for everyone else: Dec 23 to Jan 25.
- District hills have rules. Seongdong charged non-residents ₩4,000; Jungnang was free but for under-18s only.
- No 2026–27 dates were out as of mid-November 2026. Last winter's hills opened between Dec 23 and Dec 31, so watch the notices in December.
- Sliding stops from 13:00 to 14:00 at the Han River hills and at Nowon while crews groom the snow.
Which sledding hills in Seoul can a visitor use?
Seoul's hills don't all let everyone in. District-run hills often favor local residents, and one is for children only. The Han River hills are the plain option: no residency check, one price. Everything below is last winter's information, and it changes every season.
| Hill | Open to | Price last winter | Dates last winter | Nearest subway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ttukseom Han River Park | Everyone | ₩6,000; free under 36 months (proof) | Dec 31 to Feb 18 | Line 7 Jayang, Exit 2 (5 min walk) |
| Jamwon Han River Park | Everyone | ₩6,000 | Dec 31 to Feb 18 | Line 3 Jamwon, Exit 4 (20 min walk) |
| Yeouido Han River Park | Everyone | ₩6,000 | Dec 31 to Feb 18 | Line 9 National Assembly, Exit 1 (15 min walk) |
| Nowon Ssingssing Hill | Everyone; free for Nowon residents | ₩3,000 | Dec 23 to Jan 25 | Seoultech sports field (232 Gongneung-ro) |
| Seongdong Rainbow Hill | Everyone; free for residents; closed Mondays | ₩4,000 | Dec 31 to Feb 8 | Line 2 Hanyang University, Exit 4 (6 min walk) |
| Jungnang Children's Hill | Under 18 only | Free | Dec 30 to Feb 8 | Yongma Falls Park |
In a map app, search the Korean names: 뚝섬한강공원, 잠원한강공원, 여의도한강공원, 노원 씽씽 눈썰매장, 성동 무지개 눈썰매장 and 중랑 어린이 눈썰매장.
For one trip with no paperwork, the Han River hills are the simplest. For Nowon, the city doesn't publish a walking route, so look up "Seoultech sports field" (서울과학기술대학교 종합운동장) in a map app before you leave.
When do the hills open?
Not announced yet. As of mid-November 2026 we couldn't find 2026–27 dates on the notices we could open. Last winter Nowon opened first, on Dec 23, then Jungnang on Dec 30, then the Han River hills and Seongdong on Dec 31. Nowon closed earliest, on Jan 25, while the Han River hills ran to Feb 18. Check the Han River Park's sledding page and each district's notices in December.
How does a day at a Han River hill work?
- One ticket covers it. Last winter's ₩6,000 included sled rental, the snow play area, a rest area and character shows. Lockers were a separate ₩5,000.
- Two slopes. The 80 m slope is for ages 6 and up; the 30 m slope is for ages 36 months to under 6.
- Grooming break. Sliding stops from 13:00 to 14:00 while the snow is smoothed.
- Food on site. A big tent holds a food court (at Ttukseom: instant ramyeon, hot dogs, sandwiches, fried chicken), and an outdoor kiosk sells gloves.
- Weather closes things. Bad weather or a fine-dust alert can change the hours, so check the notice that morning.
- Discounts. Half price for ages 65 and up, people with disabilities, national merit holders and Seoul large-family card holders, with proof.
Getting there by train is easy once you know the exit: see how to ride the Seoul subway and, with small children, getting around Seoul with kids. If it's the river you're curious about rather than the snow, the Han River like a local covers the rest of the year.
Is a sledding hill an alternative to a ski trip?
For a first winter day, often yes: no rental, no lessons, no train to Gangwon. If you do want slopes, skiing from Seoul without a car lays out the routes. What to pack is in Seoul in winter.
A Note From Daniel — our real human editorMy family isn't good at winter sports like skiing or snowboarding, so we like sledding, which is simple and fun to do with a child. A ski resort means travelling all the way to Gangwon, but some sledding hills operate inside Seoul, so you can visit without spending long on the trip. I've been to the sledding hill in Nowon. There's an indoor space where you can warm up between runs, and they sell food there too. If you play in the snow all day, your clothes get quite wet and you get very cold. Be sure to dress warmly.
Rae's TipBoth the Han River hills and Nowon rest the slopes from 13:00 to 14:00. Put lunch in that hour and the day breaks up less. 🙂
Last winter: Han River hills (Ttukseom, Jamwon, Yeouido) Dec 31 to Feb 18, ₩6,000 at all ages. Nowon Ssingssing Dec 23 to Jan 25, free for Nowon residents, ₩3,000 for others. Seongdong ₩4,000 for non-residents; Jungnang free, under 18 only. Sliding stops 13:00 to 14:00. 2026–27 dates not announced as of mid-November 2026; check notices in December.
